Best Mathematics Schools Near Scottsbluff, NE (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Scottsbluff, Nebraska has 1 accredited school offering mathematics programs. Scottsbluff has a population of about 14,406. Median household income is $53,448 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Nebraska, the top-earning mathematics-related role is Actuaries at a median $102,790 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Mathematics Schools to Scottsbluff

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer mathematics programs near Scottsbluff, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Scottsbluff city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Scottsbluff. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Chadron State College

Chadron, NE 73.9 miles from Scottsbluff
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
45.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,002
Avg net price $12,549/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Nebraska at Kearney

Kearney, NE 250.2 miles from Scottsbluff
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,105
Avg net price $16,242/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 44

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Hastings College

Hastings, NE 288.5 miles from Scottsbluff
  • 4 year
33.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,303
Avg net price $24,452/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

York University

York, NE 322.8 miles from Scottsbluff
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
37.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,130
Avg net price $20,951/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 19

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Wayne State College

Wayne, NE 341.9 miles from Scottsbluff
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
49.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,075
Avg net price $15,360/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 56

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Concordia University-Nebraska

Seward, NE 346.9 miles from Scottsbluff
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,415
Avg net price $23,965/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Doane University

Crete, NE 359.0 miles from Scottsbluff
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
50.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,316
Avg net price $26,364/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 44

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Lincoln, NE 368.2 miles from Scottsbluff
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
69.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,887
Avg net price $17,747/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 155

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Nebraska schools on the Nebraska mathematics page.

Mathematics Wages Near Scottsbluff

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Nebraska, statewide)
Mathematicians N/A
Statisticians $83,480
Actuaries $102,790
Operations Research Analysts $98,300
Data Scientists $98,230
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $79,310
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,450
Financial Specialists, All Other $66,290

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Scottsbluff at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 14,406 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $53,448 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 27.2% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited mathematics schools are near Scottsbluff, NE?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering mathematics programs near Scottsbluff. The closest is Chadron State College in Chadron, NE (73.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Chadron State College (73.9 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying mathematics roles in Nebraska?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying mathematics-related roles in Nebraska are: Actuaries ($102,790), Operations Research Analysts ($98,300), Data Scientists ($98,230). Wages for Scottsbluff workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Cheyenne instead of Scottsbluff?

Cheyenne, WY is 77.1 miles from Scottsbluff and has its own set of local mathematics programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Scottsbluff an affordable place to study mathematics?

Scottsbluff’s median household income of $53,448 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Scottsbluff while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Nebraska public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Scottsbluff

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Scottsbluff:

Data verified: September 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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